I really wish that I had something substantial to share for this week, but I don’t. The week flew by. I just maintained status quo: work, eat, pickleball, sleep. The weather has been much cooler, especially for the start of August. The morning temperatures have been in the 50s and…
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Week 36: Honey, I’m Home!
Over the past week, we had a third wave of haze, which wasn’t as bad as the last one. I often think about the birds and waterfowl here. How are they being impacted by the pollutants? In addition to the haze, the high temperatures have added to many deaths and…
Month 8: It’s All About Sole
Wow, it’s already been 8 months for me! Honestly, time has been moving along very quickly (thank goodness). When I first arrived to Morgantown, I was issued a single pair of uncomfortable black steel-toed boots. With the limit of purchasing any footwear from the commissary store, I was able to…
Week 34: Air-Fryers
After a hot, humid week full of evening hours playing pickleball, this week absolutely flew-by. My living quarters is air-conditioned, whereas, all the other guys have to live in the sweltering heat with just a few large, loud fans to cool them. Many describe the situation of what sounds like…
Week 33: Happy 247th Birthday, America!
Another holiday in prison! Typically, I would be venturing out on a boat in DC to catch the fireworks from the water with the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, and Washington Monument in the backdrop. I look forward to having new adventures. I was able to see the tops of fireworks from…
Day 262: In Celebration of Tarik Pierce
I am unbelievably saddened by the sudden passing of my dear friend, Tarik Pierce. I am still numb with shock and grief from learning of Tarik’s death, so please be patient with me as I try to collect some initial thoughts and provide some proper reflection on this incredibly loving,…
Week 32: It’s Baaacccckkk!
As a kid, my family would occasionally travel to Hilton Head Island, S.C. for a week’s long summer vacation. The annual commute in the Ford Aerostar minivan would take about 12-14 hours each way. In my parents’ great wisdom, they decided to break these road trips into two days. The…
Photograph of the 2-Point Enhancement Band
Hello~ it’s Tiffany, Ken’s sister here to share a photo that he sent in the mail of the 2-Point Enhancement Band performing at the GED Graduation that Ken wrote about in the Week 28 post.
Month 7: Summertime!
Seven months have passed since I began my journey in Morgantown Federal Prison Camp. I am glad that I have a schedule that keeps me occupied and focused. A little over a year ago, my attorney guided me through a campaign to have family and friends write letters of compassion…
Week 30: Caution – Hazy Content
This second week of June greeted us with the smoggy haze delivered by the Northern forests in Canada. Initially, I was unable to really understand why the haze appeared (I just thought it was mountain fog). How could smoke from wild fires in Canada affect us in West Virginia, let…